I swallowed as the crowd started to cheer. Alpha Austin has found his mate, but she is over there. Not me. The woman he is holding.
“The Alpha has found his mate, seer. Bless them.”
The seer nodded. She was a blind old woman who always kept her eyes closed, but whenever she opened them, they have the moon reflected in them.
I watched as she wake up to us, a small smile on her face. She held the water in her hands and it shook slightly from the slight tremble of her body, but it did not fall.
“May the moon Goddess…”
“Excuse me.” I turned and Catherine was looking at me like she was about to kill me.
“This is all a sham. I am the alpha’s mate. I am the only one with the alpha’s scent.”
The seer stopped what she was doing and turned to her.
My heart was beating wildly in my chest, my body trembling. The seer would know if I was his mate. And I will take the fall alone. It would be even worse if that was to happen.
I looked at Alpha Austin who had a small smug smirk on his face.
“Oh. Catherine.” He said then turned. “As everyone here knows, Catherine and I were lovers ever since we both turned 16. When we found our wolves. I guess that’s why she had already made up her mind to become my mate.”
“That’s not…” Catherine started to say, before she was rudely interrupted by alpha Austin who had the smug smile of someone who knew he had the odds in his favor.
“Also, we broke up a few days ago. When we both realized we weren’t each other’s mates.” He smirked. “Best decision of my life. I don’t intend to be so disloyal to my mate and the moon Goddess that I will decide to let my mate go because of the sentiments. Right, Catherine? Don’t you agree?”
That was exactly what she had told him. She wouldn’t be disloyal enough to reject her mate for him. He was rubbing it on her face, and doing it very gladly.
The Grand Alpha looked from me to Alpha Austin then to Catherine.
“Bless them, Seer. Catherine, please leave the stand.”
“Do you really believe what Austin is saying? He is angry because…”
“Are you implying that the alpha is lying and is sabotaging his own mating ceremony just for revenge against you? Get down from the stand and let them continue without any more hitches from you. Is that understood?” The grand alpha spat, obviously tired of the back and forth arguments Catherine kept throwing.
It was obvious alpha Austin had been wiser.
The seer continued with spraying the water om us as she recited some words that I could not hear, before she slowly bent to my ear.
“You may not realize it now, but you are right where you should be.”
She leaned away and smiled at me. I wanted to ask her what she meant, but she walked away and went to Austin.
“Congratulations, Alpha. You are on the path the moon Goddess has carved out for you. It is very delicate, however, so trudge with care and trudge with love.”
She touched both our hands and brought them together, before she turned away and left the stand.
Catherine got down and walked away, as other members of the pack started to howl their congrats. Alpha Austin has found his mate.
“Why did you hide it from me?” Simon asked, his voice shaking. He looked both angry and sad, and I felt sorry that he had broken up with Lily for me and I ran off to Alpha Austin. The man of my dreams. I wasn’t sure if that was not about to become a nightmare however.
“I am sorry, Simon. It just sort of happened.”
“Is that why he called you earlier? Because he found out you were his mate?”
No, Simon. But you don’t need to know that. “Yes. That’s why.”
He looked at me for a while, his eyes sad. “So you won’t…live in the pack house anymore?”
“Why won’t she? She is still only an omega.” Lily said as she walked to us and I sighed.
“You didn’t have to go to that extent.” I said, turning to her.
“How dare you talk back at me with your eyes at the same level as mine?” Lily asked, her stance looking like she was ready for whatever could go down.
“Because she will soon be Luna, Lily. Show some respect.” Simon came in between us, shielding me from her with his body.
“Oh. The omega wolf who left go of me to maintain his so called friend.” She snickered mockingly. “Both of you are nothing.”
“Excuse me, miss. All you have is a line of alphas and you weren’t even born a male. You can’t inherit the alpha’s seal and once your father leaves, you are as good as nothing. You will live only under your brother, feeding off of his mercy, so I suggest you respect his woman.” Eve had her hand crossed as she said it, her brow raised. She looked like she could fight the entire world and my heart fluttered.
“It is the entire omega crew. “ Lily laughed, humorlessly. “My brother’s woman? We all know Catherine is my brother’s mate, not that stinky omega.”
“Lily!”
We all froze, and she turned to the Grand alpha. Austin was not with him. He is most probably somewhere, sulking about his decision.
“How can you be so disrespectful?”
“Dad!”
“Apologize right now.”
She turned to us, her body trembling with anger. “Sorry, Omegas.”
“Lily.”
“That’s what they are, dad. Isn’t it?” She didn’t wait for him to say a word, but walked off, her red hair bouncing.
“I apologize on her behalf.” He said to us, then turned to me. “Welcome to the family. What is your name?”
“Hazel.” I was surprised I don’t stammer.
He smiled. “Help my son well. He tends to be impulsive sometimes, and I hope you will work on it with him.”
I smiled back. Oh, I do know what he is. I know all too well.
"Alpha?" I said as I walked behind him to the very spot where I had seen him get his heart broken brutally. Where all of this had started. He turned to me. "Yes?" His hair had somehow fallen in front of his eyes, shielding half of his face from view. "Well...the grand alpha said to come be with you. To get to know you..." He nodded. "Give it up." "Give what up?" I asked, confusion in my voice. "Give up trying to know me. I know you are in love with that omega, Simon. I am sure you know who I am in love with too. So It's best we just keep this act at the surface." He was brutal as he turned away to face the full moon. "I am not..." I stopped. Did it even matter? I did know who he was in love with. "Up until when? Up until when am I going to fill the shoes of your mate?" "Till forever." He answered simply. "What if my mate comes?" I saw his fingers that had been scraping along his palm stop, as he slowly turned to me. His eyes were dark, and when he spoke, his voice was just
Alpha Austin immediately released me, then turned away leaving my back feeling cold and empty. It was weird how used to his warmth I got in a mtter of minutes, and how much I craved to have him back. Hell, I needed him back. But I was just the chanced Luna. The Omega who is going To depend on a man who isn't even hers for her title in the pack."Al...""You can go now." He said, cutting me off.I nodded meekly and left, the same way Catherine did. She had this effect on him that I wish I had, this hold on the reins of his neart that I would go to the ends of the world in order to get. But it wasn't happening, and I knew.I walked back slowly to the now dispersed gathering. Simon and Eve were still there, probably waiting for me, and Eve ran to me the minute she saw me. Simon followed, but much slower."How was it?""It was perfect." I answered with a small smile."You are one lucky omega, you know that? Alpha Austin dumped that stuck up she-wolf Catherine for you. It sure is a love me
"You know you don't want her, alpha. You are taking her from everyone else because you know you can. Because you know she is only a lowly omega who will go with you wherever you ask her to go." Simon pulled me closer to him, and Alpha Austin nodded.He slowly let go of my hand, a small smile on his face. "How about I show you just how true that is?" He stepped away from me, the same smile still on his face."I won't let her go with you."Alpha Austin laughed, then looked at me. "I will wait for you at home." He said simply and turned away.When he had said I was the one he wanted, I had dared to let my crazy heart flutter. There was no mate bond between us, so what would I count on to bring him back to me? Nothing at all.Knowinh that, I slowly released myself from simon's grip. I had nothing to bank on, and now, with just one taste, his lips on my neck, his hands on my waist, I am like some stupid she wolf on drugs. "You want to prove him right? You want to leave and run to him like
"Catherine." It was the first word I saw when I opened my eyes. Austin had his back to me and just a little lower than his shoulder was the name in a beautiful cursive.My breath hitched in my throat as I sat up on the bed. I didnt know if he was asleep, and I didn't even know where to go to. Should I go back to the pack house?I am sure the grand alpha and Lily would be around this morning. And the countless omegas that worked in the house too.But I couldn't stay here and watch his tattooed back like this. I sat there, lost and my palms covering my face. I suddenly heard himmove, and I lifted my head up."You're awake." He said to me."Just a minute ago." He stood up from the bed, and grabbed his shirt. I had been the one to remove it last night, but after that..."Alpha...last night...""You called me Austin last night, I am sure."I swallowed. "Yes. Austin...last night...""You made a promise you are not sure you are going to be able to keep."I lifted my eyes to him. "I guess I
Catherine swallowed, pursing her lips. I could see her jaw flexing, her hand clenched under her sleeve."Austin," She said. It was an obvious last attempt. "Austin, look at me."I turned to Austin, but he didn't look up at all."Austin, please. It's me, Catherine. Look at me."I felt my heart skip a beat as he turned ever so slowly. He lifted his eyes to hers, and raised a brow."This is what you wanted to see?" He asked her, then stood up. "Now that you have, can you leave?""Austin. You don't...you can't just stop loving me like that. You know it. When you look at her, it's me you want to see and you know it.""For goodness sake. We are going in circles here. Forget about what we used to share. Forget about everything and just get out, Catherine." His deep voice was steely with anger, and she gave me one last glare, then turned away and left.Austin stood there for a few seconds, and with a harsh curse under his breath, he walked away."You really love him, right?" The grand alpha a
My eyes bulged at him. "Kill...kill him? Why..why would I do that?"Liam shrugged. "I thought you were going to be luna?"The way he said it made me realize that it wasn't just enough to be the alpha's mate, or at least, his chosen one, I had to prove myself too. Probably in ways I have never imagined."You should go to the store now," Austin suddenly said from behimd me. "Wear something sexy."I turned to him, then walked closer as Liam walked away in the opposite direction. "What is this about killing someone?""Don't you know about the series of omega killings? Don't you know about my uncle? Don't you know about all our soldiers that are still being held captive?" He was looking at me incredulously, like he couldn't believe I was unaware."I do, but...why does it have to be me?"He didn't answer, but pulled his shirt upwards to reveal a long jagged acar. "Because I tried. And now I know his weakness."Women. It was clear."So I just..." I pulled the syringe towards me, showing how I
"A little play thing?" Duncan asked, sizing me up, but I could see where his eyes lingered. I was sure Austin could see too, judging from the smile on his face."I hear you like them lots. So I got you one fiery she wolf. Had to cover her up good so no other wolves growl at my gift for you."Liar. I thought as i tried to straighten to a seating position."She is beautiful." Duncan remarked, then leaned towards me. I immediately closed my eyes as he trailed a rough finger down my face to my neck, then lingered at the clothe's neckline."You have enough time to do that, Duncan." Austin's voice cut him off from his exploration, saving me from the monstrous wolf."I guess I do. It seemed you took some time to do your research before bringing her to me."Austin looked at me, and I thought back to that one kiss we shared. "Of course. But I kept her exclusively for you. For your entertainment." He added the last part simply for the effect. I struggled to a seating position finally, then lo
I stayed there, watching his eyes. Deep blue that somehow knocked the breath out of me. Not in the way Austin's deep red ones did, but in a different way. In a way that had me almost tripping over."Hazel! What are you doing?" Austin whispered harshly, his voice a small hiss.I turned to him, blinking a little, then turned back to Duncan. He seemed just as frozen in place as I was, and for some reason I found the hand that held the syringe becoming a little weak."Hazel!"I blinked again, snapping out of my reverie only for a small moment, before quickly going back, my lips parting slightly. How had I not noticed how beautiful he was? Not like Austin, he didn't have the sheer perfection Austin had, but there was something...the more I looked at him, the more I felt like I was being pulled to him. Ever so violently, but ever so subtly.I swallowed, feeling my throat go dry as he raised his hand to me, then slowly touched my cheek, letting his fingers push my hair away.I found my self